Ben Long Ear, Crow (1905 CE)
Fragmented records suggest that a man called Ben long ear lived on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana and may have been born in the late nineteenth century.
Documents
Historical manuscripts, maps, letters, and records that offer a direct window into the past. These written artifacts preserve the thoughts, events, and transactions of individuals and societies across time.
Yellow Bull, Nez Percé (c. 1905 CE)
Yellow Bull’s gaze meets the viewer without embellishment, creating an immediate sense of presence. The photograph invites reflection not only on the individual portrayed, but also on the wider historical and cultural world to which he belonged.
White Shield, Arikara (c. 1908 CE)
This image of White Shield not only showcases the dignified presence of its subject but also offers a window into the rich cultural heritage of the Arikara people during a time of profound change for Native American communities.Â
Hastobiga, Navajo Medicine Man (1904 CE)
For this portrait, Hastobiga’s ceremonial attire—feather-adorned headdress, body paint, and ritual rattles—suggests Curtis collaborated with him to highlight the sacred role of the hatałii.
Hereford Mappa Mundi (Late 1200s CE)
A medieval world map on vellum, centering Jerusalem and blending geography, religion, and mythology called the Hereford Mappa Mundi.
World Map (1513 CE)
A hand-drawn world map on parchment from 1513 CE, part of Piri Reis' navigational works, depicting the Atlantic coasts, parts of the Americas, Africa, and Europe with remarkable accuracy
Map of Rhodes (1525 CE)
A hand-drawn map on paper from 1525, part of "Kitab-ı Bahriye," depicting Rhodes’ coastline, harbors, and strategic features shortly after its Ottoman conquest.
Map of Europe and the Mediterranean Sea (1525 CE)
A hand-drawn double-page map on paper from 1525, part of the second edition of "Kitab-ı Bahriye," depicting the Mediterranean with high accuracy and northern Europe with distortions, reflecting Ottoman maritime priorities.
Coast of Andalusia with the City of Granada (1525)
A detailed hand-drawn navigational chart on paper from the early 16th century, part of "Kitab-ı Bahriye," depicting the Andalusian coast with Granada as a central feature, reflecting Ottoman maritime interests.